Rear Differential Disassembly

Special Tools Required 

• Holder Handle 07JAB-001020A
• Companion Flange Holder 07RAB-TB4010B

1. Remove the rear differential mounting stiffener, and rear differential mounting brackets A and B (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT REPLACEMENT  ).
2. Remove the drain plug (A) and the oil filler plug (B) with sealing washers (C).
   Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug, Oil Filler Plug And Sealing Washers

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3. Pry up the stake on the locknut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide, making sure the tab completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.
   Fig 2: Staking Locknut From Groove Of Clutch Guide

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4. Install the companion flange holder (A) and holder handle (B) on the companion flange.
   Fig 3: Installing Companion Flange Holder And Holder Handle With Torque Specifications

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5. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch guide.
   Fig 4: Loosening Locknut

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6. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C).
   Fig 5: Identifying Locknut, Tab And Groove

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7. Clean any dirt from inside the groove in the clutch guide, then loosen the locknut.
8. Remove the locknut (A), the disc spring washer (B), the back-up ring (C), the O-ring (D), and the companion flange (E).
   Fig 6: Identifying Locknut, Disc Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring And O-ring

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9. Remove the eight mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the torque control differential (TCD) case (B) and the two dowel pins (C).
   Fig 7: Identifying Torque Control Differential (TCD) Case And Dowel Pins

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10. Remove the shim (A) and the clutch assembly (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Clutch Assembly And Shim

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11. Remove the six steel balls (A), the base cam (B), the thrust needle bearings (C), and the pressure plate (D).
    NOTE: Do not lose the steel balls.
    Fig 9: Identifying Steel Balls, Base Cam, Thrust Needle Bearings And Pressure Plate

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12. Remove the oil pump driveshaft (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pump Driveshaft

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13. Remove the three mounting bolts and the oil pump body assembly (A), the oil pump pin (B), the two dowel pins (C), the magnet (D), and the ATF strainer (E).
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Pump Body Assembly, Oil Pump Pin And Dowel Pins

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